Patient Life Span

By dbille
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    Neonates

    Neonates - birth to 1 month of age
    respiratory: 40-60 breaths/minute, but will drop to 30-40 minutes after birth
    tidal volume: 6-8 mL/kg
    heart rate: 140-160 beats/minute, but within 30 minutes of birth, it drops to 100-160
    birth weight: 3.0-3.5 kg, head makes up 25% of the total body weight. weight then drops 5-10% first two weeks of life.
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    Infants

    Infants - 1 month to 1 year; respiratory rate: 20-30; tidal volume: 10-15 mL/kg; heart rate: 120; SBP: 70-90 mmHg; temp: 98-100F
    baby continues to gain weight
    requires breast milk or formula
    primary teeth begin to emerge late in infancy, and soft foods can be eaten
    have a certain set of reflexes that they eventually lose
    passive immunity
    born with fontanels
    crying is main source of communication
    needs a close relationship with parent/caregiver
    recognize familiar faces, walking, grasping
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    Toddlers

    Toddlers - 1-3 years; HR: 80-130; respiratory rate: 20-30; SBP: 70-100mmHg; temp: 98.6-99.6F
    bones continue to grow and increase in density
    passive immunity is lost
    nervous system develops quickly
    begin potty training between 18-30 months
    by age 3, toddler should be able to walk alone, being to run, pull/carry toys, climb furniture/stairs, sort objects by color and shape
    learn more language (cause and effect learned)
    separation anxiety
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    Preschool-Age

    3-6 years; HR: 80-120; respiratory: 20-30; SBP: 80-110 mmHg; temp: 98.6-99.6F
    weight gain slows down, but still gaining muscle mass.
    shed extra fat
    airways continue to branch and increases alveoli
    active immunity
    brain has reached 90% of its adult weight
    develop fine motor skills
    potty trained, but may experience bed wetting
    hop, jump, swing, climb, dress themselves, use forks/spoons
    begin to interact with people outside of family
    display competitiveness and express feelings/frustrations
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    School-Age

    6-12 years; HR: 70-110; respiratory: 20-30; SBP: 80-120 mmHg; temp: 98.6F
    most children experience some discomfort due to increasing bone size/density
    loose primary teeth and replace with permanent teeth
    some struggle with nocturnal enuresis
    attend school and develop relationships outside of family
    friendships are formed
    variety of social activities and develop problem solving skills
    develop own self-concept
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    Adolescence

    12-18 years; HR: 55-105; respiratory: 12-20; SBP: 100-120; temp: 98.6F
    rapid 2-3 year growth spurt
    muscle mass, bone growth, and development are nearly complete
    girls are mostly done by 16, boys by 18
    go through puberty; girls usually begin around age 10, boys by 12
    more argumentative, participate in risky behavior
    desire to be treated as adults
    develop identity
    peer pressure increases
    concerned about body image
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    Early Adulthood

    20-40 years; HR: 70; respiratory: 16-20; BP: 120/80; temp: 98.6F
    all body systems operate at optimal levels
    most people reach peak physical condition between 19-26 y/o
    gain weight, store fat, experience decreased muscle tone
    spinal disks settle
    generally take on more responsibility and become more independent
    usually develop romantic and affectionate relationships
    many marry and start families
    find a career
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    Middle Adulthood

    41-60 y/o; HR: 70; respiratory: 16-20; BP: 120/80; temp: 98.6F
    body still functioning at a high level, but with varying degrees of degradation
    experience more changes as a result of disease
    cardiovascular health and cancer become a concern
    gain weight easily, hard to control weight
    menopause happens late 40s-50s
    women tend to decrease in height bc of osteoporosis
    try to reach their goals and help younger generations
    period of self-questioning
    many become grandparents
    focus on others more
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    Late Adulthood

    vitals depend on the person's physical and health status. temp is 98.6F
    almost all individuals will die of disease or accidents before reaching maximum life span (120)
    body systems not efficient
    sensory and respiratory changes
    cardiovascular issues are common
    decreased metabolism and insulin production
    everything sucks
    tend to reflect on their lives
    even with support, may feel alone/isolated
    difficult financial decisions
    dependent on others
    death